Foley, Gulf Shores Get FAA Grants

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12.28 million to Alabama airports for infrastructure upgrades, safety advances, equipment and land acquisition, Business Alabama reports. Beneficiaries include Foley Municipal Airport getting $472,222 to seal runway and taxiway surface and pavement joints and Jack Edwards National Airport in Gulf Shores getting $166,666 to seal apron and taxiway pavement and joints. “Airport infrastructure impacts overall economic success, and as a result of this funding, 12 of Alabama’s airports will receive the upgrades and advances needed to continue serving communities and driving development,” Sen. Richard Shelby said when announcing the grants.